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Position Title
LIBRARIAN
Agency
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Announcement Number
DE-10298276-18-TG Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 24, 2018 to Friday, September 28, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.

Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance including 1) a copy of your agency notice, 2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND 3) a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. 
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you the spouse of a member of a relocating Armed Forces member? 
 
If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
  • have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of the your spouse's PCS orders AND
  • are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
  • the position for which you are applying is within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.

MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.

MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veteran's preference or nepotism.

If eligible, you must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: A copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.

NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.

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Preferences
1. I am an Active Duty Service member (ADSM) with a statement of service showing that I expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting this application.

Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the GS -1410, Librarian Series. (limit characters)
2. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1410-11, LIBRARIAN. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Modify policies and practices for interlibrary loan processes to provide timely and relevant information. (limit characters)
4. Modify existing operating policies and procedures to enhance circulation services. (limit characters)
5. Establish long-range plans for new or enhanced interlibrary loan services incorporating continuing technological changes. (limit characters)
6. Plan shelf arrangements and shelving procedures for access to library materials in all formats. (limit characters)
7. Make recommendations for the future acquisition of computer software and equipment needed to support library functions. (limit characters)
8. Locate information that is specialized or technical in nature, from a wide variety of published and unpublished sources, electronic data bases, and web-based resources. (limit characters)
9. Evaluate the collection to determine material needs. (limit characters)
10. Establish manual and automated circulation systems for a library. (limit characters)
11. Ensure library holdings are properly preserved and stored. (limit characters)
12. Recommend personnel management requirements (e.g., classification, hiring, reassignment, promotion, or dismissal) for the availability of skilled personnel to accomplish the organization's goals and objectives. (limit characters)
13. Communicate the development of web based content and services to library staff to keep them apprised of current library product and services. (limit characters)
14. Advise and guide technical support staff on procedures, maintenance, and record keeping for library programs. (limit characters)
15. Identify equipment (e.g., hardware equipment and software programs) so funding is obtained for continuing operations of the library. (limit characters)
16. Support managers with budget recommendations for equipment and supply purchasing to meet the needs of the library system. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
17. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)